Messages In This Digest (8 Messages)
- 1a.
- Re: TSA fires Witch From: Mary Cooney
- 1b.
- Re: TSA fires Witch From: gaia_d
- 1c.
- Re: TSA fires Witch From: Mary Cooney
- 1d.
- Moderators Reply: I'm Leaving. From: Blackbird
- 1e.
- Re: Leaving the Group From: gaia_d
- 2.
- Isa part one From: kalimir
- 3a.
- Re: Gemstones by Metaphysical Usage From: Kalimir
- 4.
- Deity, Metaphor, and Masks From: Blackbird
Messages
- 1a.
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Re: TSA fires Witch
Posted by: "Mary Cooney" msweetness05@gmail.com sylvanmimi09
Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:04 pm (PDT)
Its sad that the teachings of Jesus are so misunderstood, christianity is
nothing but a political force that feels it is elite to everyone else kind
of like the Catholic Church(church of England) back in the 17th and 18th
century. The bible has been so twisted and misquoted that it doesnt even
seem like a credible writing any longer. Very sad
Mary
On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 9:31 PM, Kalimir <jai_ma_kali@yahoo.com > wrote:
>
>
> Thanks for posting this. I passed it on. It's really pathetic when these
> same Xtains complain about how they are being prosecuted when they go out of
> their way to go against anyone who don't believe in Christ and their own
> brand of Xtianity! Luckily I know a very good Christian who lives the life
> of love, tolerance, and live and let live and is accepting of different
> faiths.
>
> Kalimir
>
>
>
> Jai ma kali.
>
> --------------------- ---------
> On Mar 29, 2011 1:26 PM, Blackbird <blackbird_61@yahoo.com > wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Llewellynd has picked up this story as well.
>
> http://www.llewellyn.com/blog/ ... Blessings, Bb.2011/03/tsa- fires-witch/
>
>
>
- 1b.
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Re: TSA fires Witch
Posted by: "gaia_d" Gaia_D@yahoo.com gaia_d
Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:15 pm (PDT)
--- In Witch_Essentials@yahoogroups. , Mary Cooney <msweetness05@com ...> wrote:
>
> Its sad that the teachings of Jesus are so misunderstood, christianity is
> nothing but a political force that feels it is elite to everyone else
GAIA:
Hi Mary --
While i can certainly agree that this is very disturbing, i *cannot* agree -- and think it's really a bit much to say -- that Christianity is "nothing but" *anything* --Especially "nothing but" a political force....
There is certainly, unfortunately, that aspect, especially among *some* (but certainly not all) Christians --
But there are also many very sincere, committed, good-hearted Christains who are equally troubled by such things. We need to remember and appreciate them, and respect their religion.
-- I think we need to beware demonizing an entire religion on the basis of the poor behavior and attitudes, of some.
After all -- How would we feel if someone said, "Wicca/ Paganism is nothing but a bunch of (fill in the blank)" on the basis of the poor attitudes/ behavior of *some* Wiccans/ Pagans???
Blessings -
~Gaia
- 1c.
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Re: TSA fires Witch
Posted by: "Mary Cooney" msweetness05@gmail.com sylvanmimi09
Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:44 pm (PDT)
OMG I am so leaving this group. I am so glad there are people in this
life like you that know everything and understand everyone and where they
have been and where they come from. You should wear a crown or something o
great goddess. Geeeeez you take yourself waaay to seriously.
On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 3:14 PM, gaia_d <Gaia_D@yahoo.com > wrote:
>
>
>
>
> --- In Witch_Essentials@yahoogroups. , Mary Cooney <msweetness05@com ...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Its sad that the teachings of Jesus are so misunderstood, christianity is
> > nothing but a political force that feels it is elite to everyone else
>
> GAIA:
>
> Hi Mary --
>
> While i can certainly agree that this is very disturbing, i *cannot* agree
> -- and think it's really a bit much to say -- that Christianity is "nothing
> but" *anything* --Especially "nothing but" a political force....
>
> There is certainly, unfortunately, that aspect, especially among *some*
> (but certainly not all) Christians --
>
> But there are also many very sincere, committed, good-hearted Christains
> who are equally troubled by such things. We need to remember and appreciate
> them, and respect their religion.
>
> -- I think we need to beware demonizing an entire religion on the basis of
> the poor behavior and attitudes, of some.
>
> After all -- How would we feel if someone said, "Wicca/ Paganism is nothing
> but a bunch of (fill in the blank)" on the basis of the poor attitudes/
> behavior of *some* Wiccans/ Pagans???
>
> Blessings -
> ~Gaia
>
>
>
- 1d.
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Moderators Reply: I'm Leaving.
Posted by: "Blackbird" blackbird_61@yahoo.com blackbird_61
Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:20 pm (PDT)
BB re: Mary of course has every right to leave our group if she feels
she has been slighted; But I would like to say this ...
I have been perhaps a little more lax than I might have been about
approving some posts, and their reference to Christians the last few
days; in an effort not to censor other members free speech, But Gaia is
absolutely right in saying Simply because some Christians cling to old
beliefs about Us, does not mean we should tar all Christians with the
same broad brush,
Mary Said, Its sad that the teachings of Jesus are so misunderstood,
christianity is nothing but a political force that feels it is elite to
everyone else kind of like the Catholic Church(church of England) back
in the 17th and 18th century. The bible has been so twisted and
misquoted that it doesnt even seem like a credible writing any longer.
Very sad
And my wife who is Methodist would largely agree with you, she too aches
to see another more Christ like Christianity portrayed in the media, and
practiced in real life. It's easy to forget that the media is something
of a fish-eye lens; it shows the Televangelist not the common pasture
working a small church, it shows the wacko protesting funerals, not the
man solemnly conducting the service honoring the dead.
The Elitist (Gods Elect) vision of Christianity is out there, but its
not everyone's, It just makes good Television, there is no doubt
some Christians, specifically because they are Christian, Specifically
because their Vision, their Church tells them we are Evil will never
accept our path ... but we should not use their Witch Hunt as an excuse
to Justify our own.
I think that's all Gaia was trying to say.
If I may,
Tolerance may not be repaid in Tolerance, the Intolerance will most
surely be repaid in kind, it is on us to break the cycle.
It seems to me sometimes we have an odd definition of "Tolerance" we
take it to mean we have to embrace and approve of everybody, and IMHO
that's a definition that will never work in the long run.
No to me "Tolerance" says I don't agree with you, but so long as
your not Imposing your _________ whatever on me, its your right; when
the TSA fired the woman in Question, they crossed that line, they did
not allow her to be herself so long as she was not imposing her path on
others; (or that's my reading of the story); and bowed to those who
could not accept her path as her own business, not theirs.
I know Gaia is a Tolerant woman, because she and I have locked horns
more than once on this board, on what it means to be a Witch, a Pagan, a
Wiccan; about issues of Scholarship and our deep past; Issues we both
care passionately about. If she was not a Tolerant woman, I would not
still be your moderator; but she allows me to post and comment and
present a view that is very often quite different from her own, and that
my friends is Tolerance.
Blessings, BB.
--- In Witch_Essentials@yahoogroups. , Mary Cooney <msweetness05@com ...>
wrote:
OMG I am so leaving this group. I am so glad there are people in
this life like you that know everything and understand everyone and
where they have been and where they come from. You should wear a crown
or something o great goddess. Geeeeez you take yourself waaay to
seriously.
On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 3:14 PM, gaia_d <Gaia_D@yahoo.com
<http://groups.yahoo.com/ > > wrote:group/Witch_ Essentials/ post?postID= qZvu7PnYroeY\
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--- In Witch_Essentials@yahoogroups. com
<http://groups.yahoo.com/ > , Mary Cooney <msweetness05@group/Witch_ Essentials/ post?postID= xzsTYpNB2K55\
t2WN0Wku9P8_Z0mi41XNvOG9OTPj IRQ4sbcR8Y- AeBA7PQSH22AZejG JHfP4N19yrCPZGSD 4\
WdaJpLHfGw69q2HaYwg...> wrote:
>
> Its sad that the teachings of Jesus are so misunderstood, christianity
is
> nothing but a political force that feels it is elite to everyone else
GAIA:
Hi Mary --
While i can certainly agree that this is very disturbing, i *cannot*
agree -- and think it's really a bit much to say -- that Christianity is
"nothing but" *anything* --Especially "nothing but" a political
force....
There is certainly, unfortunately, that aspect, especially among *some*
(but certainly not all) Christians --
But there are also many very sincere, committed, good-hearted Christains
who are equally troubled by such things. We need to remember and
appreciate them, and respect their religion.
-- I think we need to beware demonizing an entire religion on the basis
of the poor behavior and attitudes, of some.
After all -- How would we feel if someone said, "Wicca/ Paganism is
nothing but a bunch of (fill in the blank)" on the basis of the poor
attitudes/ behavior of *some* Wiccans/ Pagans???
Blessings -
~Gaia
- 1e.
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Re: Leaving the Group
Posted by: "gaia_d" Gaia_D@yahoo.com gaia_d
Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:50 pm (PDT)
--- In Witch_Essentials@yahoogroups. , Mary Cooney <msweetness05@com ...> wrote:
>
> OMG I am so leaving this group. I am so glad there are people in this
> life like you that know everything and understand everyone and where they
> have been and where they come from. You should wear a crown or something o
> great goddess. Geeeeez you take yourself waaay to seriously.
GAIA-:
I'm sorry you feel that way. I meant no offense, but i could not allow someone to "bash" another religion (no matter what that religion might be) without a caution about doing so --
I don't think that makes me "know everything" or "take myself too seriously" -- I think that's just fairness and (an effort toward developing) spiritual maturity, which i thought we were *all* seeking to develop.
You are certainly welcome to make whatever decision is best for you, regarding your continued presence here -- though i would hope you'd reconsider and remain (as you are: a valued member of this Group. Whatever your decision, please know that i have absolutely *nothing* against you personally, and wish you only the very best.
Blessed Be -
~Gaia
>
> On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 3:14 PM, gaia_d <Gaia_D@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In Witch_Essentials@yahoogroups. , Mary Cooney <msweetness05@com >
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Its sad that the teachings of Jesus are so misunderstood, christianity is
> > > nothing but a political force that feels it is elite to everyone else
> >
> > GAIA:
> >
> > Hi Mary --
> >
> > While i can certainly agree that this is very disturbing, i *cannot* agree
> > -- and think it's really a bit much to say -- that Christianity is "nothing
> > but" *anything* --Especially "nothing but" a political force....
> >
> > There is certainly, unfortunately, that aspect, especially among *some*
> > (but certainly not all) Christians --
> >
> > But there are also many very sincere, committed, good-hearted Christains
> > who are equally troubled by such things. We need to remember and appreciate
> > them, and respect their religion.
> >
> > -- I think we need to beware demonizing an entire religion on the basis of
> > the poor behavior and attitudes, of some.
> >
> > After all -- How would we feel if someone said, "Wicca/ Paganism is nothing
> > but a bunch of (fill in the blank)" on the basis of the poor attitudes/
> > behavior of *some* Wiccans/ Pagans???
> >
> > Blessings -
> > ~Gaia
> >
> >
> >
>
- 2.
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Isa part one
Posted by: "kalimir" jai_ma_kali@yahoo.com jai_ma_kali
Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:04 pm (PDT)
Germanic name: Isa
Element: Frost & Water
Deities: Frost Giants, Veradi, Skuld, Rind ( these are the 3 norns past,
present, & future)
Isa is another delay rune It is the 3rd rune of the 2nd
Aett. It is pronounced (eee-sssaaa)
This is an extremely cold rune. Isa is a glyph of an icicle. It puts the brakes
to a situation. Isa indicates obstacles, restrictions, binds, sadness,
depression, physical & mental blocks. The person in question is not ready to
let go of something that is bother her/him. You or somebody else may be holding
back on something. This can be due to past trauma which has kept you from
progressing. Just thinking out what happen can `freeze' you.
On questions on love & romance there is not a lot privacy and that's not too
healthy. This can damage a relationship, everyone needs their space. There is
blockages and possibly coldness from or both partners.
You may have blockages & frustrations in your life. This is now the time to
work on them.
Isa looks lik this : I
When there is a heated argument visualize this rune cooling down the
situation.
Kalimir's Isa rune spells
Magickally Isa can be drawn with your Jupiter finger (the first finger not the
thumb!) see a white freezing ice shooting out of your finger like theThurisaz
rune draw on the same places . you can draw on thefaucets with Isa. This is to
block or freeze any negativity coming into your home.
Part 2 will be posted next.
By kalimir
- 3a.
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Re: Gemstones by Metaphysical Usage
Posted by: "Kalimir" jai_ma_kali@yahoo.com jai_ma_kali
Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:08 pm (PDT)
Thank you for posting this lest of crystals and stones. I have so many books on
the subject but i enjoy all the information that I can get. I will be printing
this out.
Kalimir
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Subject: [Witch_Essentials] Gemstones by Metaphysical Usage
A handy guide.
Magical Uses for Crystal and Stones by Raven and Crone
Gemstones by Metaphysical Usage
Here is a sampling of various metaphysical attributes that have been associated
with particular crystals and tumbled stones. There are so many gems for
individual conditions, and uses, this list is intended as a starting reference.
This article is for education and entertainment use only, these are ancient
attributes and current folk lore remedy uses for semi precious gemstones. Raven
and Crone makes no claims as to the actual healing properties of gemstones. This
information is offered as a service and is not meant to replace any medical
treatment. No guarantee is made towards validity. Use this information at your
own risk. Metaphysical and healing lore is for inspiration, folklore,
reference, and entertainment purposes only. Do not give up healthcare because of
it. See your doctor or other qualified healthcare practitioner about all
illness's, injuries or other health related issues. Mystical lore on crystal
healing and spiritual healing is not a prescription or diagnosis. They are
alternative and complementary and are not scientifically proven. By using this
site and associated materials you acknowledge and agree that you personally
assume responsibility for your use or misuse of this lore.
ABSENTMINDEDNESS:
Carnelian
ABUNDANCE:
Moss Agate, Amber, Green Aventurine, Citrine, Jade, Malachite, Peridot,Tiger
Eye, Blue Tiger Eye
ADDICTION:
Amethyst, Kunzite, Black Onyx, Smoky Quartz, Sugilite
ALLERGIES:
Blue Lace Agate, Carnelian, Chrysacolla, Brecciated Jasper, Rock Quartz
ANGELS-To Draw To Wearer:
Angelite, Celestite, Chariote, Seraphinite
ANIMAL GUIDES and TOTEMS-Finding:
Unakite
ANIMALS-Healing For Pets:
Dalmatian Jasper, Rock Quartz, Rose Quartz
ANXIETY:
Citrine, Howlite, Lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Mother of Pearl, Smoky Quartz, Tiger
Eye
ASTRAL PROJECTION:
Crystal Quartz
ASTRAL TRAVEL-VISUALIZATION:
Celestite, Kyanite, Selenite
AURIC FIELD CLEANSING:
Aqua Aura, Leopard Skin Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Selenite, Black
Tourmaline
CALMING:
Aventurine, Larimar, Moonstone, Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Sodalite
CENTERING-GROUNDING:
Calcite, Hematite, Moonstone
CHAKRA BALANCING:
Bloodstone, Quartz
CHAKRA OPENING:
Fluorite, Kyanite, Quartz
CLAIRVOYANCE:
Chrysoprase, Kyanite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Phrenite, Quartz
COMMUNICATION:
Angelite, Celestite, Kyanite, Sodalite, Most blue gemstones are associated with
throat chakra,
COURAGE:
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Diamond, Tiger Eye,
Turquoise
CRYSTAL CLEARING-Clearing Discordant Energy From Other Stones:
Citrine, Kyanite, Lithium Quartz, Selenite, Black Tourmaline
DEFENSIVE MAGIC:
Lave, Onyx, Sapphire
DEPRESSION-To Lessen:
Bloodstone, Carnelian, Chrysophase, Hematite, Larimar, Lepidiolite, Lithium
Quartz,Smoky Quartz,Tiger Eye
DIETING: Apatite
DIVINATION:
Hematite, Jet, Moonstone,Tigers Eye
DREAMS-To Induce or Remember:
Amethyst, Azurite, Celestite, Red Jasper, Labradorite, Moonstone
EMOTIONAL, MENTAL SUPPORT:
Beryl, Bloodstone, Citrine, All Jaspers, Picture Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Larimar,
Cherry Quartz, Rhodocrosite, Tiger Eye, Turquoise
EMOTIONAL BALANCING:
Amber, Aventurine, Chrysocolla, Larimar, Malachite,Moonstone, Snowflake
Obsidian, Tourmalated Quartz
ENERGY-To Draw:
Amber, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Garnet, Cherry Quartz, Rock Quartz,
Tourmalated Quartz, Tiger Eye, Turquoise
FEAR-To Dispel:
Agates, Amethyst, Angelite, Carnelian, Charoite, Citrine, Coral, Diamonds,
Fluorite, Hematite,Moonstone, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Sunstone,Tiger Eye,
FOCUS:
Agates, Hematite, Kunzite, Malachite, Obsidian, Black Onyx, Pearl, Tiger Eye
FRIENDSHIP:
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmalines, Pink
Tourmaline, Turquoise
HAPPINESS:
Amethyst
HEALING HEALTH:
Agate,Moss Agate, Amber, Amethyst, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Diamond, Fluorite,
Malachite, Moldavite, Peridot, Crystal Quartz, Rose Quartz, Sapphire, Sugilite
IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Blue Agates, Carnelian, Garnet
INTUITION:
Charoite, Kyanite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Phrenite, Sugilite
LOVE:
Agate, Pink Lace Agate, Amber, Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet,Jade, Ocean Jasper,
Malachite, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Green Quartz, Rhodocrosite, Rhodonite, Rose
Quartz, Topaz, Pink Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline
LUCK:
Tree Agate-Merlinite, Amber, Aventurine, Green Aventurine-wear in left pocket
for money and luck, Copper, Emerald, All Garnets,Jade, Jaspers, Jet, Moonstone,
Snowflake Obsidian, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Tigers Eye, Blue Tiger Eye,
Turquoise
MAGICAL POWER:
Amber, Bloodstone, Jet, Malachite, Merlinite-Dendritic, Tree Agate, Moonstone,
Opal, Quartz Crystal, Ruby
MEDITATION:
Ametrine, Amber, Green Garnet, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Prehnite, Rhodonite,
Ruby in Zoisite, Sapphire, Selenite for past lives,
MENTAL POWERS:
Aventurine, Emerald, Zircon
MONEY-WEALTH:
Aventurine, Bloodstone, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Emerald,Jade, Pearl, Peridot,
Green Quartz-Chloride Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tigers Eye, Topaz
M.S:
Carnelian, Red Jasper, Rock Quartz
NECK PROBLEMS:
Apatite, Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Hematite, Rose Quartz
NEGATIVE ENERGY-To Remove:
Amber, Citrine, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Obsidian, Tourmalated Quartz, Selenite,
Sugilite, Black Tourmaline
NIGHTMARES-To Halt:
Green Calcite, Obsidian, Hematite, Jet, Ruby
NIGHT VISION:
Aquamarine, Aventurine, Beryl, Cat's Eye
PAIN PHYSICAL:
Carnelian, Magnetic Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Magnetite, Malachite, Rock Quartz,
Rose Quartz,Smoky Quartz, Ruby, Sardonyx, Sugilite,Turquoise
PAST LIVES-To Access:
Selenite
PEACE- TRANQUILITY:
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Green Aventurine, Blue Chalcedony, Diamond, Jade, Ocean
Jasper, Larimar, Malachite, Moonstone, Mother of Pearl, Pearl, Peridot,
Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Sapphire, Turquoise
PHYSICAL ENERGY:
Beryl, Tiger Eye, Red Zircon
PMS:
Malachite, Moonstone, Smoky Quartz
POWER:
Amber, Carnelian, Citrine, Quartz Crystals, Tiger Iron
PROSPERITY:
Moss Agate, Amber, Green Aventurine, Citrine, Green Garnet, Jade, Jet,
Malachite, Peridot, Green Quartz, Silver, Tiger Eye, Turquoise
PROTECTION:
Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Crystal Quartz, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Jasper,
Malachite, Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, Tigers Eye, Topaz, Turquoise
PSYCHIC POWERS: Amethyst, aqua aura, Beryl, celestite, copper, Emerald,
Brecciated Jasper, kyanite,lapis lazuli, Labradorite, malachite, moldavite,
moonstone, obsidian, opal, phrenite, quartz, silver, seraphinite,
PURIFICATION:
Aquamarine
SADNESS-Reduce:
Red Jasper, Larimar, Cherry Quartz, Sodalite
SELF CONFIDENCE:
Aventurines, Diamonds, Garnet, Rhodonite, Tiger Eye
SEXUALITY-Enhancing:
Amethyst, Carnelian, Garnet, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Rhodocrosite, Watermelon
Tourmaline
SHYNESS:
Hematite, Lepidolite, Lithium Quartz, Tiger Eye
SLEEP:
Amethyst-under foot of bed, Aventurine, Fluorite, Hematite, Howlite, Lapis
Lazuli, Lithium Quartz, Moonstone, Peridot, Sapphire,Sodalite, Topaz
SINUS ISSUES:
Chevron Amethyst, Fluorite, Kyanite, Moss Agate,Black Onyx,Sodalite
SPIRITUALITY:
Amethyst, Angelite, Celestite, Charoite, Diamond, Brecciated Jasper, Lapis
Lazuli, Malachite, Moldavite, Quartz, Seraphinite, Sugilite, Blue Topaz
STRESS:
Lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Mother of Pearl, Biwa Pearl, Coin Pearl, Rhodocrosite,
Tourmalines, Turquoise
SUCCESS:
Amazonite, Green Aventurine, Citrine, Green Garnet, Green Jade, Marble, Green
Quartz
THOUGHT PROCESS-THINKING CLEAR:
amazonite, aquamarine, carnelian, celestite, copper, dumortierite
TRAUMA-HEALING:
aventurine, rose quartz, rhodonite, rhodocrosite
TRUTH:
Pearls
VISUALIZATION-ASTRAL TRAVEL:
celestite, kyanite, selenite
WEAKNESS-TO LESSEN:
amethyst, hematite, rock quartz
WEALTH-ABUNDANCE:
moss agate, green aventurine, citrine, emerald, green garnet, hawk eye, jade,
jet, larimar, malachite, peridot, ruby, silver, tiger eye, turquoise
WILL POWER-TO ENHANCE:
amethyst, charoite, lapis lazuli, black onyx, pearls, rutilated quartz, rose
quartz, tiger eye
WISDOM:
amethyst, carnelian, lapis lazuli, ruby, sodalite, sugilite, turquoise
WISHES-COMING TRUE:
carnelian-especially worn over the heart, jade, moonstone
)O( Lilith Storm
The villagers are coming with pitchforks and torches. Please hide me!
- 4.
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Deity, Metaphor, and Masks
Posted by: "Blackbird" blackbird_61@yahoo.com blackbird_61
Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:56 pm (PDT)
Hi All,
Well Anna over at the Llewellyn Paganism blog posted a guest piece on
the reality of the Gods, and Issue I always find engaging. So I thought
I would provide a link to the main piece.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Ember Grant, author of
Magical Candle Crafting. As a Neo-Pagan, I'm often asked about gods
and goddess. Do I worship a pantheon? If so, which one? This is a tricky
question. Basically, I feel that the universe and our natural world
represent the divine power, and this Read Post ...
<http://www.llewellyn.com/blog/ >2011/03/deity- metaphor- and-masks/
and share my own response below.
Thankyou, A quite thoughtful Essay, so please excuse me for taking a
moment to offer something of a different view, as a Neo-Pagan on this
path for some 30 years myself.
As to the Ultimate nature of Deity, I personally believe the Hindu's are
closest to right, that that Ultimate Deity is Us and is all around us.
Where I disagree with most other Deists is the oft quoted statement that
God is Love, it's hard to align ones mind to our reality and still hold
that opinion I think <http://www.anar-mura.com/ > ;thealogy/ tragedy.pdf
But if the Soul is a focus of conscious energy as I believe it is, then
I do believe that there are other entities of conscious energy as well,
some quite different from us, some less so, creatures we have interacted
with for millennia. Some of whom at least which have made it their
business to help humanity and others that apparently cant stand us.
Devi, Djinn, Angels, Demons, and Gods. Yes we have given them many names
... but after a 10 year long relationship with she I call Nan, whom I
honor as the Goddess Innana, I Gno they are quite real. It was no act of
my subconscious when she knocked a Tarot Deck she wanted me to use for a
given reading off my bookshelf; and no accident that the art of the 6 of
Pents of that deck Uniquely spoke to my Qs Question.
I have for 10 years Honored Nan, as the Goddess Innana, I have not asked
the world of her, as I know she is not THE WORLD; but I do Gno this as
well; I have an Ally Ancient and Powerful, and she watches over me.
Ama tu ANKI, BB.
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